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As the temperatures outside dip below freezing, it's easy to dub winter the dreariest season of all. But the colder months don't have to be spent hidden under blankets—in fact, we'd argue that some of our favorite cities become even better in winter. Think fewer crowds, lower hotel rates, and dreamy snow globe scenes. From Santa Fe to Chicago, here are 9 U.S. cities worth braving in the cold.

Winter is here, which means as much as we try to embrace the cold and up our hygge game, we still find ourselves dreaming of trading snow for sand. With this in mind, we came up with an ultimate list of our favorite beaches that will make you forget about winter entirely. The best part? They’re all in the Caribbean, which means you could fly in the morning and be on the beach, drink in hand, by lunchtime. So what are you waiting for?
Editors' note: Some of the beaches we would have chosen were hit hard by the hurricanes of 2017, and are still recovering. We hope to see them on this list again soon.

A new year, a new you—we've heard it all before. But here at Traveler, we're setting goals of a different kind: those that will take us to places we've never been, help us become better global citizens, and just be smarter about travel. These are our 30 travel resolutions for the next year, whether it be finally visiting "the world's aquarium" or just doing a better job exchanging foreign currency. Some of us even have more than one thing to knock out in 2018. What's yours?

Tucked away in the Alps, Switzerland is easily one of the most beautiful countries in the world, no matter when you're visiting. Come wintertime though, it becomes a veritable wonderland, with powdery ski slopes in the Alps, frozen lakes, and the most luxurious resort towns you'll ever see. Need proof? Take a look at these 14 photos of Switzerland during its most flattering season.

Nothing beats the overwater bungalow when it comes to oceanside accommodation. Get ready for pangs of extreme wanderlust.This gallery was originally published in 2016 and has been updated with new information.